TEST - CHAPTER 10

Penalties and fines

1. Charging more than the maximum fees allowed for notarial services will result in a fine up to ________ dollars.

a) 750

b) 1500

c) 500

d) 1000

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

2. Failure to surrender your journal to a peace officer is considered a civil penalty?

a) True

b) False

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

3. Acting as a notary when not fully commissioned and notarizing a deed of trust is considered a:

a) Felony

b) Misdemeanor

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

4. Willful failure to notify The Secretary of State of a name change is punishable by a fine up to:

a) 1,000 dollars

b) 500 dollars

c) 750 dollars

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

5. Failure to deliver records to The County Clerk within 30 days of resignation or removal from office is considered a felony:

a) True

b) False

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

6. Failing to notify The Secretary of State of an address or name change is punishable by a fine of up to:

a) $500

b) $750

c) $1,500

d) $15,000

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

7. The fine for failing to notify the State of California, you have lost your stamp or journal

a) Up to $1,000

b) Up to $1,500

c) Up to $750

d) Up to $15

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

8. Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of:

a) $2,500

b) $100

c) $300

d) $500

Please fill in the correct answer: (a, b, c or d)

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